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Qantas Super invests $2bn in Calvert, Goldman Sachs

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 6 JUN 2022
... between the two investment managers and solely invested in sustainable listed equities. Qantas Super's net zero carbon emissions goals were initially announced in 2021 and will be carried out in three phases. The first phase seeks to achieve a 24% ...

Cbus takes 10% stake in major wind project

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUN 2022
... "forging the way for a new local industry to deliver a clean energy boost, create thousands of jobs and reduce carbon emissions". Star of the South alone has the potential to power around 1.2 million homes and supply up to 20% of Victoria's electricity ...

BetaShares to launch new sustainable ETFs

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAY 2022
... Alex Vynokur said the use of alternative energy sources will increase as a result of the critical need to reduce carbon emissions. "TANN and URNM will allow investors to invest in this powerful megatrend that is changing the way our world is being powered," ...

SEC proposes new disclosure for ESG funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAY 2022
... heels of the SEC proposing sweeping new rules stipulating that US listed companies will be required to report on carbon emissions, climate-related goals and transition plans and climate-related risk assessment. As part of the proposed rules, companies ...

VanEck carbon credits ETF set to hit ASX

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAY 2022
... been lowly correlated to mainstream asset classes and can be potentially used as a hedge against the impact of carbon emissions risks on investor portfolios. The VanEck Global Carbon Credits ETF (Synthetic) will allow investors to take advantage of the ...

Russell Investments launches ESG managed portfolios

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAY 2022
... portfolio is designed and managed to meet investment and sustainability objectives. This is measured by reducing carbon emissions through lower carbon portfolio scores and reducing the ESG risk score of the portfolios, Russell Investments said. The portfolios ...

CFS awards stewardship mandate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2022
... in executive teams, supply chain sustainability issues, or whether plans to address climate change and offset carbon emissions are sufficiently in place." Colonial First State is EOS at Federated Hermes' ninth client in Australia; collectively they boast ...

'No easy answer' to ESG disclosures by super fund trustees

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 21 APR 2022
... outcome when accounting for the myriad of critical media reports about Australia's unlegislated 2050 net zero carbon emissions target. Moreover, many superannuation companies' concerted advertising campaigns about their sustainability credentials have ...

North ESG AUM boasts rapid growth

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 11 APR 2022
... Zealand markets exceed $100 billion at the end of September 2021, up almost 40% on the prior year. "Whether it's carbon emissions, community engagement or working conditions, there is ever increasing demand for investments which take into account ESG ...

CareSuper appoints new chair

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 APR 2022
... 220,000 Australians into the future." "I'm proud CareSuper is looking to the future, with a commitment to net zero carbon emissions across our investment portfolio by 2050, coupled with strong financial performance, including a balanced fund that has ...